AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,741 km
2,946 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
4,741 km
2,946 mi / 2,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
191°
south

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AMS WZA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Wa Airport
IATA Code AMS WZA
ICAO Code EHAM DGLW
City Amsterdam Wa
Country Netherlands Ghana
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Accra
Elevation -11 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 10.080000, -2.510000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 4,741 kilometers (2,946 miles / 2,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Ghana. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Amsterdam, it's 12:21 in Wa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,071 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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